Police in Howard County are investigating possible improper activity at a nonprofit agency that provides low-income families with housing assistance.

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Authorities are investigating an employee of the Columbia Housing Corp. The agency is located in the 9100 block of Rumsey Road.

According to its website, it is the premier nonprofit agency in Howard County providing safe, high quality, affordable rental housing to low- and moderate-income families, individuals, senior citizens and those who are physically and mentally challenged.

Police explained why they served a warrant there Wednesday.

"We can confirm that we did receive an allegation of possible improper activity, and we're investigating that. We've not arrested or charged anyone, but we're still looking into the possibility that there might have been something inappropriate," said Sherry Llewellyn, with the Howard County Police Department.

The Howard County Sheriff's Department isn't saying much or what exactly investigators took into evidence.

"We've served a search warrant on the premises to gather evidence and information that might be useful in the case, but they're still going through that information to see if it's relevant," Llewellyn said.

WBAL-TV 11 News tried to seek comment from workers inside, but they locked the door, and people arriving at the door would not comment.

The CHC's attorney did, however, confirm that one employee at the main office is under investigation, but the attorney would not say for what.

WBAL-TV 11 News was told in part, "CHC provided the information and documentation requested by the police department and will continue to provide any other information the department feels it needs to conduct its investigation of the employee."

CHC was incorporated in 1967 by several Christian and Jewish groups to help low-income families find housing.